10 October 2025

Amentum | Captain

Virginia Beach, VA, United States

F/A-18 Plane Captain / Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Amentum is actively seeking highly qualified and motivated F/A-18 Plane Captains to join its distinguished team, supporting critical U.S. Navy aircraft maintenance operations at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the readiness and safety of F/A-18 aircraft, operating under demanding operational tempos both ashore and afloat.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Plane Captain, upon achieving certification in accordance with a government-approved process, serves as a pivotal Aircraft Worker. This role demands comprehensive adherence to technical specifications and safety protocols, focusing on flight line operations and organizational-level maintenance tasks. Key responsibilities include:

Work Environment and Schedule

This position requires exceptional flexibility and dedication. Personnel must be available to work rotating shifts, which may involve working up to seven days per week and overtime, depending on operational demands. Deployments and detachments are required both ashore and afloat, including service aboard aircraft carriers. The work is performed primarily outdoors, exposing personnel to all types of weather conditions, loud operational noise, and exhaust fumes.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must possess the following mandatory qualifications:

Highly Desired Qualifications

The following experience and certifications are strongly preferred:


Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company's hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Applicants are encouraged to learn more about their rights under Federal laws and supplemental language.

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